left the White House, but Obama chose not to grant that request. More information about Leonard is available at www.whoisleonardpeltier.info Cards and letters can be sent to: Leonard Peltier #89637-132 USP Coleman I PO Box 1033 Coleman, FL 33521
Reverend Joy Powell Edward Onaci
The Reverend Joy Powell is an anti-violence activist and a voice of the people in Rochester, New York. After serving time in the early 1990s for selling drugs in her community, she realized that she needed to help her people. She became a professional hair stylist and began to fight against violence, the drug trade, and poor living conditions. As she carried out this important work, she also became a pastor. In the early 2000s, Reverend Powell became the target of Rochester police harassment. This was due to her willingness to challenge police brutality and the “justified” killing of Black people in mental crisis. As a known critic of how police handled people with known mental illness, Rev. Powell was soon arrested on charges of burglary and assault. During her trial, the judge restricted her speech, refusing to let her discuss her ministry or her activism. She was convicted of the charges by an all-white jury in 2007. Reverend Powell needs us to take action now. She has been placed in solitary confinement after filing several complaints for sexual harassment, religious and racial discrimination, and mishandling of her mail and property. According to her website, she has also been refused medical treatment for asthma and diabetes. Let the New York State Department of Corrections know that you do not condone their treatment of Reverend Powell by writing to them. Contact: Sabina Kaplan, Superintendent
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